A new study published in Scientific Reports questions the functionality of using the Augmentative Interspecies Communication (AIC) button with dogs. This tool has captivated social media and fueled a global citizen science movement. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary, reveal that audio quality significantly influences a dog's ability to recognize and respond to recorded words.

A national survey of 2,600 nurses and nursing students reveals a profession under severe strain, with widespread stress, burnout, and staffing shortages threatening both nurse well-being and patient care. Despite increased attention since the pandemic, little progress has been made, with 65% of nurses reporting high stress, 40% unsure they’d choose the profession again, and students already anxious about workload. Still, many students remain hopeful, and the profession is urgently calling for better staffing, leadership, flexibility and recognition.

New research from Emory University reveals that spiritual health professionals (also called chaplains) engaged in psychedelic-assisted therapy are often motivated by their own transformative experiences with psychedelics, raising important questions about training methodologies that balance personal insight with clinical objectivity. The study introduces reflective learning exercises to enhance facilitator training across disciplines.